CSSD Supervisor - Lead Sterilisation & Quality

The Memorial Hospital; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Flexible working arrangements

Training & development

Job summary

Flinders Private Hospital is seeking a CSSD Supervisor to lead the CSSD department, ensuring optimal sterile services, risk management, and collaboration with theatre teams. The role emphasizes adherence to policies, continuous quality improvement and staff wellbeing.

Applicants should have a Certificate III in Sterilisation (Cert IV in progress preferred) and 3–5 years CSSD experience, with strong leadership and knowledge of AS5369 GENCA and ACORN standards.

Qualifications

• Certificate III Sterilisation; working towards Cert IV
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in CSSD
• Effectively lead and manage teams; strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to make decisions and work in a team
• Advanced knowledge of AS5369 GENCA and ACORN standards
• Skills in (re-)processing instruments and endoscopes

Responsibilities

• Attend to the operational management of the CSSD department, streamlining flow
• Maintain high standards of CSSD practice
• Identify, assess and manage risks
• Collaborate with theatre nurses to achieve best practice and quality improvement
• Oversee Infection Control and WHS requirements to ensure patient safety and a safe workplace
• Ensure equipment and consumables are functional and available, allocate staff and resources as needed

Job description

Flinders Private Hospital is seeking a CSSD Supervisor to lead the CSSD department, ensuring optimal sterile services, risk management, and collaboration with theatre teams. The role emphasizes adherence to policies, continuous quality improvement and staff wellbeing.

Applicants should have a Certificate III in Sterilisation (Cert IV in progress preferred) and 3–5 years CSSD experience, with strong leadership and knowledge of AS5369 GENCA and ACORN standards.